3505.10.00.92/Pregelatinized Corn Starch/Japan

Pregelatinized Corn Starch from Japan

Pregelatinized corn starch is a modified starch treated with heat and moisture to make it instantly soluble in cold water, used as a thickener in instant foods like puddings and sauces. It falls under HTS 3505.10.00.92 as a pregelatinized modified starch, distinct from native starches. This subheading covers other dextrins and modified starches not specified elsewhere.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify starch modification process documentation to confirm classification under modified starches, avoiding reclassification as native starch in Chapter 11

• Include certificates of analysis showing pregelatinization or esterification to support HTS 3505 entry and prevent duty disputes

• Label products clearly for food-grade use if applicable, as mislabeling can trigger FDA scrutiny during import